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TCL is vying for the premium TV throne with its latest announcement, and from where I stand, the company makes a compelling case. TCL’s latest television, the QM6K is bright, lively and – which will make most consumers happy – relatively affordable. The 55-inch version of the TV will cost $749, with the 98-inch behemoth topping out at $3,499. Which, when you look at some of its competitors, is an absolute bargain.
Budget-friendly pricing aside, the QM6K is a beauty that boasts vibrant color, deep blacks, and excellent detail. I got up close and personal with the massive television during CES 2025 and learned some facts about how TCL is stepping up its game to become known as a legitimate contender for the premium TV throne.
It starts with QD-Mini-LED, a hybrid technology that uses Quantum Dot and Mini-LED technology. The result is a screen that is 53% brighter than the previous model and also 10% more luminous efficiency. For those unfamiliar with either technology, Mini-LEDs are smaller than regular OLED pixels, allowing TCL to fit in more light-emitting diodes for an overall brighter end result . Meanwhile, the Quantum Dots are here to produce the tempting vivid colors. Together, the QD-Mini-LED will give your OLED favorites a run for their money. But unlike OLED, the threat of burnt images is practically eliminated.
Something else to note, since TCL makes everything in-house, including the screen, the production prices are not as high as competing systems, allowing the company to pass those savings on to the consumer.
The QM6K supports multiple technologies, including Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HDR+. And in case you watch something that is in SD (standard definition), the QM6K has an upscaling technology to approach a modern look. It’s something I’m eager to see in action, as I’ve been watching a lot of the older “Forensic Files” episodes in my spare time. As for audio, the QM6K has built-in Onyko speakers. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to hear the television during the demo, but if it’s anywhere near as good as the display, we have a certified winner on our hands.
The only thing the QM6K doesn’t have is the recently announced HDMI 2.2 port that offers increased bandwidth and Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), which reduces lip-sync latency. However, since it is a brand new technology, I imagine that many televisions will not have this compatibility until later.
Overall, TCL makes a compelling case for why it should take that precious spot on your living room wall or sideboard. The QM6K offers stellar and captivating views without making consumers shell out too much of their hard-earned cash. I’m typically an LG, Sony Bravia kind of lady, but I’m looking forward to taking the QM6K for a test drive in the near future.
